This curriculum offers an eclectic, multisensorial, holistic, and flexible approach to reading. Sections I and II are an introduction and information on using the curriculum. Section III offers strategies for working with adults. Section IV describes means of formal and informal assessment of the learner. Section V presents an overview of ways reading is usually taught. Section VI delineates recommended objectives at each level in the following areas: vocabulary development, structural analysis, phonic analysis, comprehension development, and writing development. For each objective, at least one corresponding activity is provided in Section VII, which serves as a practical guide for instruction. Section VIII illustrates how the teacher might integrate the program through sample lesson plans. Appendixes include the following: lists of sight words, including frequently used words and safety and travel words; a guide to appropriate published materials for the beginning reader, including basic textbooks and supplemental materials; a list of commercial testing instruments and inventories used for adult basic readers. Contains a list of 12 references. An addendum to the curriculum, Technological Aids in the Adult Beginning Reader Classroom, describes types of technology, summarizes research findings on the advantages and disadvantages of technology, and discusses making purchasing decisions for hardware and software and implementing technology into the curriculum. Its appendix includes an annotated list of 55 selected technology items with a list of publishers and vendors. Contains 27 references. (YLB)